Erin was introduced to Debra Quillen in 2002, helping with holiday floral work. Pursuing her creative interests, Erin followed Debra when Event Floral launched, learning about the business from the ground up. She graduated from Rockford College with a degree in Business Administration, Management with hopes of enhancing the operations and future success of Event […]
As Manager, Alyssa is the first person you’ll interact with as an Event Floral bride whether on the phone or in person. As a recent bride herself, Alyssa is involved in all aspects of running the studio. She oversees the daily and retail sales, seasonal merchandise and linen rental logistics. She also is involved in […]
Hailey is a junior at Illinois State University, double majoring in Agriculture Business and Horticulture. She spends her summers and school breaks working on our many weddings and events. She has experience in flower shop operations and enjoys seeing a design vision come to life. Hailey specializes in event preparation and assists in processing and […]
After stepping down from full-time teaching, Pat joined Event Floral to assist during the busy event season. Willing to help wherever needed, Pat helped with the transition to our new facility and has become an integral part of weekly operations. During her time here, she has come to appreciate how much goes into creating an […]
Sherry’s love for all things pretty, especially flowers, makes Event Floral a perfect environment. Sherry is Event Floral’s main event delivery woman, set up team lead, and linen coordinator. Her attention to detail ensures accuracy and timeliness. Sherry explains her love of the job: “being surrounded by the beauty of flowers and the opportunity to […]
Kim brings nearly 25 years of experience to Event Floral. With a background in retail management, and having worked for many years at reputable shops in Beloit, Janesville, Rockford and the surrounding area, she has extensive skills in many design techniques. At Event Floral, she produces wedding and bridal designs, every day orders, funeral arrangements, […]
Jordan Calgaro, Manager Jordan’s background in events and decorating partnered with his modern, upscale design aesthetic are a natural fit at Event Floral. With a bachelors in Marketing and Public Relations, Jordan has experience in non-profit, corporate, political, and special events in Milwaukee, Rockford, and most notably, Washington D.C., as a member of Mrs. Obama’s […]
Diane started out in floral design at age 14 in her father’s floral shop, Didier Florist in Rockford. She grew to love the trade and graduated from Bill Hixton Design School skilled in all styles of floral design. With over 35 years in design and roughly 50 in the floral business, Diane creates designs with […]
